National Republican., 1887-11-28
PHIL BAKER CHECKED FOR TROY
The Old Reliable Ball Player to Re-
appear on the Diamond.

appear on the Diamond.
The past week has furnished little news
In regard to the movements OF the Wash
ihgton Base Ball Club. Everything appears
to be at standstlll, and the weeks record
may be quoted as dull. This state OF af.
fairs, however, may be the usual calm be-
fore the Storm and ere many days it is not
improbable that several surprises will be
sprung upon the public.
The annual election OF officers appears
not to have been wholly satisfactory to
some Of the stockholders, and considerable
growing is INDUCED In as a consequence.
The story goes that honors were not equally
divided, hence the discomfort. To obvlate
this 1t would appear an easy matter, as Mr..
Hewitt has both the means and sufficient
interest in the game to purchase the stock
OF those reported as unsatisfed. This
would be the easiest way to secure har-
mony, ns well as tp concentrate the man
agement into the hands Of few men. In
past seasons II has been clearly demon
strated that the Washington Club was
badly handicapped for the want of a
hustlipg and experienced manager, and 1t is
to be hoped that no such experience re-
mains In store to be tried again this season.
IL an experienced manager is put to the
front to look after the interests of the
promising material on hand and being se-
cured, lovers Of the national game In this
city will amply repay the outlay made in
that direction.
The probability Of Paul Hines playing In
indianapolis next season grows less and
less, and, without being classed as know
ing one In the inner circle, the REPUBLICAN
predicts that the big centerfielder will
either don the uniform of the Smoky City
team or else remain within the ranks Of the
Senators. The much-talked-of ''deal,"
whereby Pfeffer is to be enrolled In the
ranks Of the Statesmen, grows more favora-
mans consent can be obtained, there is no
doubt but that his signature will be at
tached to Washington contract.
led Sullivan was In the city last week
and secured the services Of Phil Baker for
the newly-organized Troy club. He also
engaged Keefe and Wright, of last seasons
Washingtons, both Of whom are well-known
the Statesmen during 1885, may also be en-
gagged by Mr.. Sullivan, who has high
opinion Of the "kid's' ability.
sPALDING's LETTER TO BYRNE.
Mr.. CHARLES Il. BYRNE, SECRETARY ARBI
TRATIoN COMMITTEE, BROOKLYN, n. Y.-Dedr
SIR; II has been shown by the large number of
successful union leagues organized during the
past three years that the plan now in vogue of
giving the leagues protection OF their players
during the playing season has produced agood
effect both in clubs and players, but in order
10 still further encourage the organization OF
the sectional leagues think this protection
should be extended TO minor leagues, the right
OF reserve under certain conditions. 1t would
favor permitting minor leagues-members of
the national agreement-to reserve five, seven,
nine, or more players on some such plan as
now IN vogue In the League and Association.
think 1t would be fair and agreeable to the
minor league clubs to assess each association
certain sum Of money each year, the funds
SO raised to be divided equally between the
League and American Association. which will
assist in defraying the larger and increasing
expenses Of running the two organizations.
the minor leagues only during the season, anu
then at It's close, permitting all the clubs IN
each association to make grand rush and
scramble for these outside players on d given
date, tend to demoralize clubs.
Clubs Of the two leading associations enter
into "a wild competition for few Of the more
away beyond good business Judgment, and
irequentlypmo than is paid to old players. 1t
forces theeminor league clubs to undertake to
pay salaries that mean bankruptcy to many
before the season Is half over.
trust this question will be carefully con,
sidered by the board of arbitration. and, In the
hope some plan will be formulated that will
, prevent repetition of the disgraceful and
ruinous competition for outside players that we
have Just witnessed Yours respectfully,
THE CLIFTON ENTRIES.
The probable starters. weights, and distance
lows:
First race-Five-eighths of mile-Wood.
stock, 10 pounds; Reireshment ll5; Glen
Queen. ll2; st. Clair. 112; Rekoic. ll2
Second race-Seven- -eighths ofa mile, sell
ing-RosieIe, 105 pounds; Cratic. 103; Queen
Of Hearts, l03; Canonicus. lUl; sumner lol;
Lea, 99; Sweety. 90; Nellie Van, 90; Vitello. 05.
Third raee.Three-quarters of mile, sell.
ing-Nna B, 1l5 pounds: Ida West 100; Silver
Star, 100; Micawber, 1903: Alya, 100; Elsa Rosa
LIND, 100 Count Luna, 100; Trojan, 97; Comus.
81: Rlrod, 81,
Fourth race-One mile-Lancaster 10
pounds; Pat Diver, ITO; Joe Mitchell, ll0; Glen.
don, l06: Col, Cowan, 1903; Relex, 90; Hermit
age, 0s; Kink, 07; Bright Eyes, 96; Brillianteen,
90; lyanhoe, 95i Souvenir, %; suitor, %; Spring
Eagle, 10.
Filth race--seven- -eighthsofa mile, selling
Bass Viol l2l pounds; Bishop, lis; Whizgig:
III; Tunis, 1l5; Harwood, ll5; Black Tom, lii;
Lord Beaconsfeld, li2.Brayissimo, 100. Fellow.